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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 152.97 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 152.97 and 53.79 is: 80.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 152.97 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/152.97 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 152.97 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 8,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228.26/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.79

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